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Parallel Workshops
Today’s enforcement system necessitates the transformation of prisons from closed environments focused solely on the execution of sentences into modern institutions that uphold human dignity, place rehabilitation at the center, and aim to reintegrate individuals into society. This transformation requires not only legal reforms but also a comprehensive restructuring of architectural design, spatial organization, and institutional operations. Architectural models developed specifically for special needs groups offer a humane and scientifically grounded approach that goes beyond traditional enforcement practices. The renewal process carried out since 2002 has reshaped the structural and functional framework of prisons in Türkiye in line with the modern enforcement regime. Institutional spatial standards have been updated to meet contemporary requirements, ensuring the effective implementation of educational, rehabilitative, and psychosocial support activities. Within this framework, the Juvenile Reformatory House model developed for juvenile prisoners stands out as a rehabilitation-oriented structure that balances security with developmental needs and is supported by single-room accommodations, classrooms, sports areas, and shared social spaces. In rehabilitation centers designed for prisoners with substance addiction, specialized spatial planning is implemented to support clinical care, psychological counseling, and behavioral therapy processes. Natural light, air circulation, and calming design elements serve as complementary factors that enhance the effectiveness of treatment within these centers. Overall, the presentation evaluates, from a technical perspective, the balance between security and rehabilitation, the multidisciplinary approach, and the healing role of architecture in the design of prisons for special needs groups. This comprehensive approach constitutes a strategic roadmap for the modernization of prisons